1. Jaroslav Halák (1985)

Ice Hockey Goaltender

Goaltender who set a St. Louis Blues team record for shutouts with 17 and won the William M. Jennings Trophy in 2012 for the lowest GAA.

2. Michaela Kocianova (1988)

Slovak Model

Model who received second place in the 2004 Elite Model Look Slovak fashion contest and is also known for her numerous collaborations with fashion brands like Monique Lhuillier and Vivienne...

3. Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778)

Composer

Johann Nepomuk Hummel is a famous Composer, who was born on November 14, 1778 in Slovakia. Virtuoso pianist who bridged the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras. He had...

4. Pavel Jozef Safarik (1795)

Non-fiction Author

Pavel Jozef Safarik is a famous Non-Fiction Author, who was born on May 13, 1795 in Slovakia. Philologist, poet, historian, and Slavic ethnographer of the Nineteenth Century. Over the course...

5. Andrej Hlinka (1864)

Religious Leader

Catholic priest who was a hugely influential public activist in Slovakia before World War II.

6. Milan Rastislav Stefanik (1880)

Politician

Milan Rastislav Stefanik is a famous Politician, who was born on July 21, 1880 in Slovakia. General in the French Army during World War I, who was one of the...

7. Vojtech Tuka (1880)

Prime Minister Of Slovakia

Hungarian-born politician who served during the WWII era as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Slovak Republic.

8. Alexander Albrecht (1885)

Slovakian Musician Of Hungarian

Composer who was extremely influential on Slovak music in the early 20th century.

9. David Dobrik (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube star from Chicago who has accumulated over 18 million subscribers to his self-titled channel where he posts a range of comedic videos, often involving celebrities, hidden cameras, challenges or...

10. Eugen Suchoň (1908)

Slovak Composer

Influential 20th century Slovak composer. He was well-known for his 1938 cantata The Psalm of the Sub-Carpathian Land.

11. Zuzana Gregorová (1989)

Model

Zuzana Gregorová is a famous Model, who was born on August 14, 1989 in Slovakia. Slovakian model who is known for having earned representation from several different agencies including Women...

12. Martin Kližan (1989)

Slovak Tennis Player

Slovak tennis player known ATP Tour singles victories like the 2012 St. Petersburg Open and the 2014 BMW Open. As a doubles player, he won the 2014 Open de Nice...

13. Vladimir Weiss (1989)

Soccer Player

Winger who made his professional debut in 2009 with Manchester City and debuted the same year internationally for Czech Republic.

14. Dominika Cibulková (1989)

Slovak Tennis Player

Known for a very aggressive style in which she relies on her speed and power to force poor shots from her opponents. She won the 2009 Hopman Cup.

15. Olivia Pohanková (1989)

Instagram Star

Olivia Pohanková is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on January 3, 1989 in Slovakia. Professional bodybuilding athlete who is known for being a member of the International Federation...

16. Dominika Kavaschova (1989)

TV Actress

Actress who has had recurring roles on numerous Slovakian television shows, including Dr. Ludsky, Panelák and Oteckovia. She is also an accomplished stage actress who has won praise for her...

17. Miroslav Stoch (1989)

Footballer

Slovakian soccer player who has played winger for Slovakia Prague since 2017. Amongst other clubs, he has also played for Chelsea, Twente, and Bursaspor. He was in the Slovakian squad for the...

18. Marián Hossa (1979)

Ice Hockey Player

All-Star NHL winger who won Stanley Cup Championships with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He debuted in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators in 1998 after being...

19. Michal Kováč (1930)

World Leader

The first President of Slovakia who was in office from 1993 to 1998. He helped found the Movement for a Democratic Slovakia in 1991.

20. Marián Gáborík (1982)

Slovak Ice Hockey Player

Slovak NHL right winger who was named to his first All-Star game in 2003 as a member of the Minnesota Wild. He went on to play for the New York...

21. Zdeno Chára (1977)

Slovak Professional Ice Hockey P

Slovak defender who, at 6'9", became the tallest player to ever play in the NHL. He won the Norris Trophy for the league's top defender in 2009 and helped the Boston...

22. Marek Hamšík (1987)

Slovak Footballer

Attacking midfielder who joined Slovan Bratislava in 2004, moving to Napoli in 2007 after a stint with Brescia.

23. Rudolf Schuster (1934)

President Of Slovakia

This former Communist Party politician briefly joined the Party of Civic Understanding before becoming a political Independent and holding office from 1999 until 2004 as the second President of Slovakia....

24. Dominika Mirgová (1991)

Slovakian Singer

Singer and actress who's notably known for her single "Je koniec" released in 2013 and her 2016 single "Objím ma". She has earned 250,000 followers on Instagram.

25. Martina Hingis (1980)

Tennis Player

Martina Hingis is a famous Tennis Player, who was born on September 30, 1980 in Slovakia. Longtime tennis player who won three Australian Open titles as well as Wimbledon and...

26. Silvia Gašparovičová (1941)

Political Wife

Wife of Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic, who became the First Lady of Slovakia in 2004. She has been a student of Civil Engineering and Economics.

27. Ivan Gašparovič (1941)

World Leader

Law professor and one of the presidents of Slovakia. He was the first president to be reelected and assumed office the second time in 2004 after serving in 1998.

28. Peter Lipa (1943)

Singer Songwriter

Violinist who has been a pioneer in Slovak jazz and who has been the recipient of many ZAI awards.

29. Peter Sagan (1990)

Cyclist

Slovakian cyclist who won the points classification at the 2012 and 2013 Tour de France, becoming the second to win in his first two tries.

30. Daniela Hantuchová (1983)

Slovak Tennis Player

Winner of all of four Grand Slam tournaments in mixed doubles, she was rated the fifth-best tennis player in the world in 2003.

31. Poulicny Autor Tonov (1993)

Rapper

Poulicny Autor Tonov is a famous Rapper, who was born on February 22, 1993 in Slovakia. Rapper known as P.A.T. who’s song “Naker” has earned over 1 million views on...

32. PPPeter (1993)

YouTube Star

PPPeter is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on June 16, 1993 in Slovakia. Adventure vlogger who has gained fame for his PPPeter YouTube channel. He has earned more...

33. Pavol Hammel (1948)

Slovak Singer

Slovak multi-instrumentalist, singer, and music producer who became famous with the band Prúdy before establishing a solo career.

34. Richard Muller (1961)

Rock Singer

Slovak performer who has sold more than one million records. He first rose to prominence in the 1980s. 

35. Kristina Pelakova (1987)

Pop Singer

Slovak singer and actress who's famously known as Kristína. She rose to fame after representing Slovakia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Horehronie".

36. Jarmila Gajdosova (1987)

Tennis Player

Jarmila Gajdosova is a famous Tennis Player, who was born on April 26, 1987 in Slovakia. Became a top 50 ranked doubles player and won a Grand Slam Mixed Doubles...

37. Kristi Toliver (1987)

American Basketball Player

Highly decorated collegiate player out of the University of Maryland who hit a game-tying three pointer in the 2006 National Championship that led to an eventual victory in that game...

38. Lukáš Kajanovič (1986)

Rapper

Lukáš Kajanovič is a famous Rapper, who was born on April 20, 1986 in Slovakia. Slovakian rapper who rose to fame under the professional alias Pil C. His first single...

39. LucyPug (1995)

YouTube Star

Slovakian social media sensation who first became known for her self-titled YouTube channel where she has amassed more than 500,000 subscribers. She is best known for her lifestyle and beauty...

40. Michal Handzuš (1977)

Slovak Ice Hockey Player

NHL center who played with the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues before winning a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013.

41. Karin Haydu (1977)

TV Actress

Slovak television actress, film actress, and presenter who is known for her work in theatrical productions as well. She is best recognized for her work in the West Theater production...

42. Andrej Sekera (1986)

Slovak Ice Hockey Player

Czech defender who debuted in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres during the 2006-07 season. He spent seven seasons in Buffalo, then went on to play for the Carolina Hurricanes,...

43. Peter Dvorský (1951)

Slovak Singer

Operatic tenor whose work has been primarily in Italian and Slavic repertoires.

44. Emma Drobná (1994)

Celebrity

Emma Drobná is a famous Celebrity, who was born on March 24, 1994 in Slovakia. Pop star who was crowned the winner of the Czech-Slovak singing competition Česko Slovenská SuperStar...

45. Marko Daňo (1994)

Slovak Ice Hockey Player

Slovak hockey player drafted 27th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft who played one season with the Jackets in 2014-2015 before being traded to...

46. Maria Havranova (1994)

Movie Actress

Slovakian actress who is best known for playing the part of Zaneta Fajnorová in the TV series Inspektor Max. She also appeared in Backstage and Kukucka. 

47. Monika Hilmerová (1974)

Actress

Known to international audiences for her role as Justine Moritz in the Emmy-winning American miniseries Frankenstein, Hilmerova is also famous in her native Europe for her acclaimed roles in the...

48. Barbara Nedeljáková (1979)

Actress

Notable for her starring roles in the horror films Children of the Corn: Genesis (2011), Whispers (2012), and Hostel (2005), this Slovakian screen actress is also recognized for her appearances in episodes...

49. Ladislav Nagy (1979)

Slovak Ice Hockey Player

Slovak winger who was drafted 177th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 1997. He played for the Phoenix Coyotes from 2000 to 2007.

50. Mikuláš Dzurinda (1955)

Politician

Former Prime Minister of Slovakia from 1998 to 2006, who was also the founder of the Slovak Democratic Coalition.